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  • Dianne Kurtz posted an update 4 years, 8 months ago

    It has been eight days since mama has been gone.
    I really hope no pet parent has to undergo what I have been through.Getting a knock at my door,and someone holding Mama’s collar saying she got hit and killed…AND…having to go pick up her lifeless body and the bury her.I feel guilty about it.She would be 15 next April,and had dementia and was visually impaired.I hope she felt no pain.
    I am trying so hard to get over her accident,but I can’t.I wake up looking for her.I have been telling her good night,and that I am so sorry she got hit.
    I am having a hard time dealing with it.
    When I had to put my senior Sheltie to sleep due to cancer,it was extremely hard on me because I adopted her when she was over a year and a half old.But with George,I raised her from a seven week old kitten.It was very hard on me when I had to put Bessie my Sheltie to sleep.She was my travelling companion,my sleeping companion,but most of all my best friend.
    So see,I have a lot to deal with.

    • Dianne, of course you are still reeling. It’s only been a very short time since George is gone. And in such a shocking way. I still think it was her destiny – that she was compelled to go out. Guilt comes naturally after an experience like yours, but I think you are the only one seeing it that way. She was ailing and is now at peace. I shared the story of my dear little kitten, Nicki, who never went out and one night threw herself out the door and got hit and killed. I know how guilty I felt, but truly think they have a design of their own. It’s good to have you share your feelings with us. Please let us know, as often as you like, how you are doing. Share some more pictures, and tell us about Oscar, Princess and Irish. How many cats do you have? It’s wonderful of you to share with them and I hope they are bringing you some comfort. HUGS…Toni
        • I have two cats.The reason I believe Irish is staying inside is to comfort Oscar.He loved George too.
          I am beginning to accept the fact that George wanted to go out,because she was ready to go on her terms.And maybe she did.I am trying my best to cope.
            • You should still be very emotional – it’s only been a week. You are wrestling with so many thoughts and feelings, and the only way to go is straight through, which you are doing . That’s why we’re here for and with you – to let you share and get it all out. Hang in there, Dianne.
              • Hi Dianne. How are you today? Oscar?
            • Dianne, I am sorry for the loss of your dear baby. Hugs and prayers 🙏